Le Grand Hôtel de Cabourg, qui se prétend celui du « Balbec » de « La Recherche, a élevé cette laide statue pas très ressemblante de Proust lui-même dans ses jardins.
Pour des raisons purement touristiques.
Pour attirer des gens qui, pour la plupart, n'ont pas réussi à lire la grande œuvre.
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Dear Jack~
Alas, here is some clarification:
The Grand Hotel did not erect the statue of Marcel Proust. It was created and placed by Edgar Duvivier, on 7 July 2017. It is there temporarily.
Proust parted with Ruskin over idolatry, which he explains in "On Reading." Thus, true Proustians wouldn't succumb and follow in Ruskin's footsteps. ;)
Having read the novel many times, I agree with Gonzague St. Bris, who said was a "wonderful statue".
For those who are interested in the creation of the statue, here is a video:
vimeo.com/232114066
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